November Test Drive!

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Thinking of apping a character but not sure they'll fit in the city walls?

Have no fear, a meme for you is here.


Directions:

Post with your character with their name and canon on top!

Choose a location and prompt or wait for someone else to tag.

If you'd like, leave contact info for people to get in contact for plotting and other such shenans.

Tag around! Make friends. Don't be afraid to chat OOC while tagging.



Locations:

1. Train Station: New arrival, or waiting to welcome people? Either way, the train comes in, but you still can't ride it out.

2. Cathedral: Looking for redemption? Just doing a little sight-seeing? Or just getting a little shelter?

3. The Beach: You can almost forget you're trapped, in a place like this...

4. The Black Stallion Saloon: You were told the burgers were great here-- but maybe you just came for the beer.

5. The Library: You came to do a little research, but it looks like all of the information's just out of your reach. Though, you can always find a way to pass the time here.

6. The Coffee Joint: A lovely place to have a chat and a bite to eat.

7. The Forest: Not a great place to be caught alone, but are you alone?

8. Wildcard: Pick anything from our list!


Scenarios

1. Just walked in: You intended to get here, and you made your way in; but now someone's caught your eye and you'd like to have a chat.

2. Been here all day: You've been sitting around minding the time. Maybe you didn't notice them at first or maybe you were just working up the courage to talk-- either way, they know you're here and you know it too.

3. Bad weather: You're here because you've gotten rained in. This wasn't your choice, but at least it's dry-- right?

4. Wild card: Got something better in mind? Well screw these prompts, try it out yourself!


Have fun, guys!

Comments

Pekoyama Peko | Super Dangan Ronpa 2

[rambunctiousgirl]

[da beach, with two possibilities]

[It might seem ironic or repetitive or downright stupid for someone who was just trapped on an island to go to the beach once more to feel calm.

But the truth is, sometimes it can be hard to adjust to the fact you are no longer a hostage-- or at least being held hostage in a new way. Peko stands at the shore, quiet, calculating. Watching the movement of the ocean, the cold, foamy tide licking the sand and washing over the soles of her shoes.

a: [Though she still stands with the presence of a warrior, she is confused, and she may seem startled if approached.]

b: If one should pass by her as she turns to leave, however, she will nod and give a polite (but detached) greeting.]

Good afternoon.

a

[all_onis_are_true]

...?

[Is that... Hiroshi's sure he's seen that girl before. Once. In a dream. But not his own. Should he approach? She seems lost in thought, though.

After a bit, he walks over carefully and sits down. Not too close, not too far.]

...This didn't used to be here, you know.

[rambunctiousgirl]

[Peko almost starts at the voice, but with a breath, keeps her composure.

She looks him over, scanning him with her eyes. He is young and does not carry himself in the way of a warrior. He is not likely to be a threat.]

So I've heard.

[...She should engage conversation. That's what she was taught by Hajime, and by Kuzuryuu.]

...When did it come to be?

[all_onis_are_true]

A few months ago now. In the course of minutes, the entire island suddenly expanded and shifted. We are still unclear as to why. However, we are thankful things did not become worse.

[rambunctiousgirl]

In the course of minutes...

[She turns her eyes back to the sea.]

That should be impossible. However... I do not doubt what you have told me.

[...She seems to think that is an acceptable way to respond. Sorry, Hiroshi, she's not the best at talking.]

[all_onis_are_true]

I would not blame you if you did. I know I would have doubted before I arrived here. You are new yourself, yes?

[rambunctiousgirl]

I am.

[A pause.]

...In the last place I was, very similar things happened.

[Which explains her lack of surprise.]

[all_onis_are_true]

..? That sounds unpleasant. On the other hand, at least it prepared you for a place such as this.

[He pauses.]

I am Hiroshi Yamane. I have lived in this city for quite some time. May I have your name?

a

[dead_eyed_wolf]

[Mukuro's been trying to get out of the house more often, if only so Kuzuryuu doesn't worry about it so much. Today seemed like as good a day as any to pick her way along the beach, padding softly through the sand, aimless as always-- especially since she hadn't expected to see many others out here when it was getting so cold. But life is full of surprises, and the sight of that figure-- tall, dark clothes, silver hair-- she freezes, eyes wide.

For a second she can't believe it.

But it only takes that one second of frozen indecision for her to edge closer, making sure to approach from a visible angle. She knew her. She knew not to sneak up. And once she was near enough that her quiet voice could be heard over the waves she called out, hesitantly, but she had to make sure:]

...Pekoyama?

[rambunctiousgirl]

[She hears Mukuro's footsteps just before her voice, and turns to face her.

...Mukuro's said her voice as though she knows her. She can hear the familiarity, but... the girl in front of her is not familiar to her at all. Should she know her?

...No, this girl was not on the island.]

...I'm sorry.

Should I... know you?

[dead_eyed_wolf]

[...She doesn't remember. Of course not. Of course she wouldn't. She's younger, too, just like Kuzuryuu, so of course she doesn't remember her--

Mukuro can't tell if she's relieved or disappointed.

She shakes her head, hands clasping behind herself, unsure exactly how to proceed with this conversation but trying.]

We went to school together. I was the SHSL Soldier. ...Mukuro Ikusaba.

[rambunctiousgirl]

...Again, I am sorry.

It would seem... that the organisation responsible for trapping my... [...Friends?]

That some organisation removed my memories of Hope's Peak Academy.

[She had not been too certain before Mahiru's murder, but she is certain now. The evidence continues to pile up.

...Is she supposed to say It's nice to see you again to someone she can't remember? That feels insincere, but saying nothing also feels strange.

Regardless, she adds no more.]

[dead_eyed_wolf]

It's okay. You don't need to apologize.

[She takes in a long breath, releases it slowly.]

I wasn't... a good person to know, then, anyway.

[Peko doesn't remember her, she knows, she's probably coming off as strange-- and she's used to that, really, but it feels somehow worse. Mukuro can't say she really cared about anyone else when she was at the Academy, not when all her thoughts and feelings and everything had been nothing but Junko; there wasn't room for anything or anyone else, but... they'd understood each other. Her silver eyes flick up to meet Peko's crimson red, as striking as she remembers them, even in this younger body.]

...Are you all right?

[rambunctiousgirl]

[There is a short period of puzzlement that flickers on Peko's face before she decides that, no, if Ikusaba is going to tell her anything, she will do it at her own pace. It is not Peko's place to intrude on it.

At Ikusaba's question, however, Peko seems hesitant.]

I...

I don't know.

[She looks down at the sand, one arm crossed and one hand at her chin.]

Is it possible for people who come here.... to have done so in death?

[This is not what she imagined of heaven or hell.]

[dead_eyed_wolf]

[So it's true. Kuzuryuu had said as much. That Peko had died somehow, after they were taken away, after their memories were scrubbed. It doesn't really surprise Mukuro-- they'd all been willing to die before, and if Kuzuryuu was in danger she knows Peko would've give her life for him in an instant.

Mukuro nods, speaking softly.]

Yes. I can't explain it. No one can. But even if you've died where you're from... you can still end up here, alive.

[She pauses, uncertain, but she might as well say it. It doesn't matter.]

...The same thing happened to me, too.

a!

[entercheats]

[Nanami isn't quite sure herself what compelled her to come visit the beach; perhaps it was because of all that time spent at the beach on Jabberwock Island had stirred in her a sense of wistfulness to return back to the days where she and the others had fun mingling among themselves, gathering Hope Shards just as they were instructed to do by Usami, idling away their days in bliss, oblivious to what was truly going on behind the scenes.

...However, considering it was Nanami, it could have been much simpler than that. It could have just been because SEES visited the beach in Persona 3. Who knows?

Whatever the reason, she's found herself approaching the shore, but her footsteps come to a halt upon seeing someone, someone familiar, standing there. She's silent, studying the other carefully, before finally making an effort to speak out and confirm her suspicions.]

...Pekoyama-san?

[If it's her, then...she knows that Kuzuryuu will be happy. Not that she wouldn't be happy herself - after all, she considered the swordswoman a friend just as she did the rest of their group - but in light of her relationship with the yakuza, she knew that he would be the most pleased to see her again. Especially since she had once been here before, only to leave them both without a word.]

[rambunctiousgirl]

[There's something relaxing about such a familiar voice.

It isn't the voice of her young master-- no, of Fuyuhiko-- but it is a voice of... a friend.

No... could she still call Nanami a friend? She had betrayed all of them, and though she did not regret acting for Fuyuhiko, she did regret that she couldn't have remained peaceful with them. That... and she'd heard it.

Killing was unforgivable.

She'd known they could not forgive her from the start.]

...Nanami-san.

[She bows, she waits, she keeps her distance.

Nanami can't wish to approach her, can she? No...]

[entercheats]

[Nanami keeps her distance, too, but it isn't because she doesn't want to approach Peko; she still has yet to fully comprehend what is and isn't socially correct, and she isn't particularly one to violate someone's personal space. Just the very thought is enough to make her nervous, though it doesn't show on her expression. What does show, however, is a gentle smile, one that shows that she is at the very least glad to see the swordswoman again.]

So it is you...ah, I'm glad. Hello, Pekoyama-san. ...Or would "welcome back" be a better response? Hmm...

[rambunctiousgirl]

[...But that is a smile on Nanami's face.

A smile, and an acknowledgement of her death. Surely this can't be?

...What's the proper response here? Nanami has thrown her for a loop; where she expected some sort of scolding, Nanami has given her only warmth.]

I-I... Thank you.

[It's forced, it's almost frightened. The warrior that can be shaken by nearly nothing is at a loss with this kindness.

There are many things she wants to ask, but she can't seem to find the right way to articulate them.]

...I think 'Hello' will do. We are not... at Jabberwock Island.

[entercheats]

That's true...this place is far different from Jabberwock Island...but at least there's still a beach? It's pretty new, but it's nice...I think.

[Maybe she should try and invite the others to have a beach gathering...just like Sonia had intended back on the island with just the girls (and, well, Hinata and Souda). Except this time, it could be co-ed from the beginning and wouldn't end in murder. That would be nice, she thinks, and it would be a great way to bond...and it wouldn't be too difficult to find a board game here that they could all play.]

...Did you just get here, Pekoyama-san? You probably have questions, right? Feel free to ask me anything...I've been here for a while.

[rambunctiousgirl]

I...

[Peko steels her gaze, swallows, clenches her palms. She looks at Nanami very gravely.]

Nanami-san. If you are permitting me to ask you anything...

Then may I first ask why you address me at all?

[She killed their friend. She failed her duty.]

a

[quaesitum]

[ the girl on the beach seems... not lonely, exactly, but something about her makes Minako want to try and talk to her. she looks... sad? sombre? either way, it doesn't seem right to just leave her standing there alone. the very least she can do is try to provide her with some company, and if she's sent away, then that's fine.

decision made, Minako takes her shoes and socks in hand, and she heads down the beach to stand next to the girl at the shore. ]

You know, it's better if you take your shoes off.

[rambunctiousgirl]

[Peko's shoulders raise just slightly, but her surprise is muted. She looks Minako over-- not particularly threatening, this girl, and she's probably trying to be friendly. Fuyuhiko would have wanted her to interact with this girl.]

...It would be a little difficult to do so.

[She gestures to her legs.]

I'm wearing stockings, not socks. But I do agree with you.

[quaesitum]

I'm sure you could still take them off!

[ she shrugs, though. it's not like she's going to make a big deal out of whether someone wants to wear their shoes on the beach or not. more importantly, she got a response that was a little friendlier than she was expecting, judging by the girl's cold appearance. ]

I don't think I've seen you around before... Are you new to the city?

[rambunctiousgirl]

...That is correct. I only arrived a short time ago.

[She turns to face this stranger a little more, though she crosses her arms.]

My name is Pekoyama Peko. Am I to assume you are a resident here?